Explore fascinating topics like spider senses, how snakes experience the world, the incredible talents of chameleons, and more. This event offers children the chance to discover amazing facts, inspiring a passion for learning about nature.

This talk is aimed at those who are considering or have researched some topic of local history. It will provide pointers on how to research, where best to look for information, and how and make findings available to the public.

You don't need to have any previous experience in embroidery or stitching to take part in the workshop. All materials and tools will be provided for the duration of the class.

This free workshop takes place as part of the Weaving the Threads of Heritage art exhibition which opens in Ardgillan Gallery on 12th April and runs until 11th May 2025. 

While neurodivergent families are welcome in all Active Lego sessions, this session is specially catered to neurodivergent families and will have a smaller group size. All ages welcome.

A workshop for kids to learn about the language of computers, binary, and make a bracelet spelling their name using binary code.

To celebrate Earth Day, use mason jar lids, contact paper, and gathered foliage with sturdy twigs to create natural chimes. We will also make fridge magnets with paper butterflies, bottlecaps, and multicoloured gems.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.

• Wednesday 16th April,  12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery) 
• Wednesday 30th April, 12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery) 
• Wednesday 7th May, 12-4pm (Ardgillan Gallery)

Join authors Kevin Curran and Niamh Campbell in conversation with Katy Conneely as they discuss the influences of suburban living on their writing.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.

Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2 pm followed by a talk: 

Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage by historian Dr Cora McDonagh 

in the Castle Drawing Room at 3 pm.  

The exhibition will be accompanied free public events - see https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/fingal/ for details. 

This exhibition will run until Sunday 11th May, 2025. 

Ardgillan Gallery is open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm. 

This is a free event

Join Frank Whearity for a fascinating talk on the rise and fall of Kenure house and estate and the families who lived there from the mid–17th century. All that remains of the former palatial mansion, which was demolished in 1978, is the free–standing portico.

Do you find it hard to save? Are rising utility costs getting on top of you? MABS, the Irish money advice service, will be offering a FREE budgeting and money management sessions. MABS has been supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt for 30 years.

Do you find it hard to save? Are rising utility costs getting on top of you? MABS, the Irish money advice service, will be offering a FREE budgeting and money management sessions. MABS has been supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt for 30 years.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.

Do you find it hard to save? Are rising utility costs getting on top of you? MABS, the Irish money advice service, will be offering a FREE budgeting and money management sessions. MABS has been supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt for 30 years.

Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme, which aims to promote literacy and reading for fun. We hope you can join us for the following Storytime sessions in your library during the month of April. This is a free event.